Indonesia’s forest fires a catastrophe

The bushfires in Indonesia have had detrimental effects on the environment as well as the health of millions of people.

The bushfires cover land 12 times the size of Sydney and the pollution and smog created as a result of these fires has been catastrophic.

People have died due to respiratory ailments and millions have been affected by the pollution. Neighbouring countries such as Singapore have had haze and smog for months. The elderly, children and those who are unwell or pregnant are suffering due to extremely poor air quality.